cognitive behavior therapy
Help for
SOCIAL ANXIETY
Social anxiety is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social or performance situations. For people struggling with social anxiety, everyday experiences like speaking up in a meeting, attending a social gathering, or even making small talk can feel overwhelming and exhausting.
At its core, social anxiety is a cycle of fear and avoidance that can limit relationships, career opportunities, and overall quality of life. The good news? Social anxiety is highly treatable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, research-backed strategies to break free from anxious patterns, build confidence, and reconnect with the world in a more fulfilling way. As a licensed therapist, based near San Jose, with specialized training in cognitive behavior therapy, I’m here to help you break free from the cycle of anxiety and get back to living your life.
More than Shyness...
Although shyness and social anxiety can appear similar, they differ in important ways. Shyness is a natural hesitation that many people experience when meeting new individuals or stepping into unfamiliar situations; it often fades as comfort grows. Social anxiety, however, is more intense and persistent. It’s marked by a strong fear of negative evaluation and can trigger physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, or a racing heart. Rather than simply feeling nervous, individuals with social anxiety may actively avoid social settings altogether, which can limit opportunities and negatively impact their quality of life. Understanding this difference is key to finding the right kind of support and treatment.
What to Expect from CBT for Social Anxiety
In CBT for social anxiety, we’ll begin by exploring the specific situations that trigger your fear of judgment or embarrassment and how these thoughts impact your behavior. You’ll learn to identify and challenge negative beliefs about yourself and how others perceive you, while gradually facing feared social situations in a supportive and structured way. We’ll also work on reducing safety behaviors—like avoiding eye contact or over-preparing—that may be unintentionally reinforcing your anxiety. Whether you're meeting with me in San Jose or online anywhere in California, treatment is tailored to your unique experiences so you can build confidence and feel more comfortable in social settings.
Get back to your LIFE
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How do I make an appointment?Complete the Potential Client Form and I will be in touch with you within 24 hours to set up a consultation call. If we are a fit, we will will book an intake session from there. After our initial meeting, most clients meet with me weekly for 45-minute sessions, ideally at the same day and a time each week. We will meet more or less depending on your needs. If you need to change your appointment time or cancel, I require 48 hours notice to avoid a full session charge.
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How much does therapy cost and do you take insurance?My fees are $340 per 60 minute initial assessment session and $255 per 45-minute therapy session. I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance panels. If you have a PPO you may be eligible for out of network benefits and I will submit electronic claims on your behalf so that you may be partially reimbursed for your CBT sessions. You can contact your insurance company directly to find out more information about your out of network coverage.
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Do you offer in-person/face -to-face sessions?YES! It has been so good to be back in the office! I offer both in person and online therapy. My in person office is in Campbell, CA, serving the Silicon Valley region. I can provide online therapy to residents throughout California.
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Do you work with children and teens?Most of my therapy clients are adults, young adults and older teenagers. I don’t often work with children under age 11 but if you feel your child could be a good fit for me I am happy to speak with you. I also offer Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) treatment for parents seeking to help their children with anxiety disorders and OCD.
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What will our sessions be like?CBT is more structured than other types of therapy. We will start by setting an agenda and intention for the session. Then the majority of our session time will be spent on discussing your problems and applying CBT interventions. We will end with an action plan for you to take into your week. CBT, is at its core, flexible and collaborative so we will tailor our sessions to your needs.
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How long does therapy take?It truth is that treatment length varies a lot! The severity of your symptoms and how long you've had them , your motivation to work outside of session, and your life circumstances will all factor in to treatment length. Most clients start to feel some noticeable relief within three months and may achieve their goals by six months. For others it can take a year or more.
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What is a Good Faith Estimate?You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
About CAITLYN
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. I have been working as a therapist since 2009, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders. Before starting my own practice in 2021 I worked at a specialty anxiety/OCD group practice for many years, as well as community mental health, and school settings.
My practice is located in Campbell, CA in the South SF Bay Area, near San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
I have been working primarily with clients struggling with anxiety since 2012. Read more about my speciality training here.
My approach to anxiety and OCD treatment is compassionate and personalized. This work is challenging but we will go at your pace and focus on the symptoms that are getting in the way of your life.
Located in CAMPBELL near SAN JOSE
Address
51 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 98005
What to EXPECT
My office is located near San Jose in Campbell in the historic Heritage Village Offices. Conveniently located near restaurants and shops, my office is quiet with a peaceful courtyard view. There is plenty of parking. When you arrive at the Campbell Ave entrance, you will be greeted by our front desk staff and I show to to my private office.